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CSP26189 - Administrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by UK Shared Business Services Limited, involves the acquisition of temporary administrative personnel under the title "CSP26189 - Administrator". This opportunity falls within the personnel supply industry category (CPV code 79620000) and is located in Swindon, England. The award, dated 17th February 2026, was made through a selective procurement method by calling off from a framework agreement. Initially, the contract period was set to end on 30th June 2026, but has been extended to 31st December 2026. The procurement stage is complete, indicating an active award status as of 23rd June 2026, with a total contract value of £48,688.46.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in supplying temporary non-clinical staff. Organisations that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to engage in such contracts due to the framework's selective procurement approach. Companies active in the recruitment and temporary staffing sectors, especially those experienced in similar framework agreements, can leverage this opportunity for business growth by forming strategic partnerships with public entities like UK Research and Innovation. Such awards can enhance business portfolios and establish relationships within the public sector, creating further avenues for contract acquisition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26189 - Administrator

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement to bring in an administrator on a temporary basis. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework. Variation 001 - to extend the end date of the contract from 30/06/2026 to 31/12/2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2de84ff-f459-4db3-97cb-5facd3ca4505
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/056e5331-87e7-427c-bcab-ff61ec358d82
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,688 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,688 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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